genes
Nearly 80 percent schizophrenia risk may be traced back to genes, says study
The study, published in the journal Biological Psychiatry, indicates that genetics has a substantial influence on risk for schizophrenia.
Scientists a step closer to finding cure for Parkinson's disease
Here is what researchers discovered.
Modern-day traits are inherited from Neanderthal DNA: study
The study is the first of its kind.
Researchers find evidence natural selection ‘weeding out' a range of diseases
Here is what a new study's findings suggest.
Heart disease, diabetes genetically linked, says study
Research shows that most of the sites on genome known to be associated with higher diabetes risk are also associated with higher CHD risk.
Incredible story of million-to-one black and white twins
Their tale is very unique.
Scientists genetically edit viral infections from piglets
Researchers place edited embryonic cells into chemical cocktail that encourages growth without destructive effects of modification.
Scientists correct disease-causing mutation from genes in human embryos
US scientists have succeeded in altering the genes of a human embryo to correct a disease-causing mutation.
Ozone exposure ups autism odds in at-risk people
Evaluation of each of the risk factors showed they had an impact on risk for autism.
Glow-in-the-dark mice brings next-gen gene therapies closer
The protein from a firefly that is successfully inserted can help become a therapeutic protein for diseased cells